Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 January 2014
357. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on media reports regarding his plan to stop taxi drivers advertising on taxi cars and vans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2018/14]
View answerThe regulation of the taxi industry is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.
The Taxi Regulation Act, 2013 was signed into law on the 23rd of October 2013 and while the majority of the provisions in the Act have yet to come into operation, the NTA has prepared draft regulations that will consolidate and replace the existing regulations, in addition to some new regulations. The draft regulations, including provisions relating to the prohibition on advertising on small public service vehicles (SPSVs) from 2015, are the subject of a public consultation that will conclude on the 31st of January 2014.
I have referred your Question to the NTA for direct response. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.
